Jack Fitzgerald
Associate News Editor
Jack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1.
After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
GM and Allison Transmission Aren't Ending Their Relationship After All
While GM was going to remove Allison badges from its heavy-duty pickup trucks, the companies have worked out a deal to stay together.
Ford Now Reportedly Tied to Geely for Manufacturing Partnership
The new report is the second this week that connects Ford to a Chinese automaker.
2027 BMW i3 Is Almost Production-Ready Based on These New Photos
While the final build process is just around the corner, BMW still hasn't shown the new electric 3-series without camouflage.
Porsche Might Axe the New Boxster and Cayman EVs Before They Arrive
Porsche reportedly might shelve the upcoming electric 718 models to help balance its ballooning budget.
Report: Ford Holds Talks with Chinese Automaker Xiaomi
A deal between the companies could produce a joint venture, laying the groundwork for Xiaomi to manufacture vehicles in the United States.
NHTSA Investigating 1.3 Million Ford F-150s with Faulty Transmissions
A signal loss to a sensor can cause the transmission to downshift several gears, potentially causing the rear wheels to lock up.
This Lifted Bentley Bentayga Could Preview a Production Model
The concept was developed to "stimulate feedback" to give the brand insight into a possible off-road model in the future.
VW Exec Says the Sportiest Golfs Will Live on with Revamped Engines
An executive reportedly said VW is working to make the EA888 2.0-liter engine compliant with emissions regulations beyond 2030.
Hyundai Recalls over 568,000 Palisade Family SUVs for the Second Time
These 2020 to 2025 Palisades have faulty side-curtain airbags, and last year the same models were recalled for defective seatbelts.
2026 Bentley Continental GT S Aims for the Performance Middle Ground
The new trim level uses the powertrain from the standard GT and chassis upgrades from the more focused Speed models to create a mid-range option.
Hyundai Planning to Drop Santa Cruz Pickup and Make a Bigger Truck
The Santa Cruz, which arrived in 2021 and got a facelift in 2025, was expected to get another refresh as soon as next year, though that's now reportedly off the table.
Genesis Confirms Limited Production for This Radical Off-Road Concept
An executive from the automaker confirmed to Car and Driver that several orders were placed before the reveal event had even concluded.
The 1100-HP Genesis X Skorpio Concept Looks Like an Off-Road Batmobile
The high-riding, V-8-powered concept produces 850 pound-feet of torque and could signal a future Dakar Rally entrant from the brand.
Genesis Recalling Nearly 84,000 Vehicles with Faulty Screens
Documents filed with the recall report that the instrument cluster and center screen in affected models may go out while driving, hiding the speedometer.
Volkswagen to Rename ID.4 as ID. Tiguan in New Naming Structure
Spy photos of an ID.4 test model show an updated exterior that looks strikingly similar to Volkswagen's combustion Tiguan.
Rivian Patent Shows Physical Buttons, Independently-Opening Rear Glass
Diagrams within the patent give us our first look at what facelifted R1 models could look like in the future.
Singer's First DLS Turbo Is Stunningly Beautiful, Makes 700 HP
The restoration company's Porsche 934/5-inspired model is officially in production, and the first example is well worth your time.
Ford Recalls 116,672 Cars That Could Short-Circuit and Catch Fire
A subset of Ford and Lincoln models equipped with the brand's 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine are at risk for the problem.
2026 Subaru WRX Gets New Entry Model, Drastically Reduces the Price
The return of the base model and the new, lower price follow a rough sales year for the performance sedan.
2027 Kia Niro Facelift Wears Less Chrome and a More Cohesive Look
Full details surrounding the updated Niro, including pricing, are scheduled to be released in March.
2026 Roush Ford F-150 Focuses on Off-Road Comfort and Capability
The Roush-built pickup serves as an alternative to Ford's own F-150 Tremor, gaining taller suspension, a cat-back exhaust, and a custom interior.
New Honda Fit Race Car Looks Like a Pint-Sized Competitor
Honda is updating the Fit hatchback for China, and it appears to be adding a racing variant.
Max Verstappen Talks Us Through Setting Up a Racing Sim
The four-time F1 world champion seems to spend a lot of his free time on his racing sim—so much so that he's considering designing a house around a new setup.
Ford's March Back to Le Mans Runs Through Formula 1
The automaker, which announced tonight that it will utilize a Coyote V-8 in its WEC Hypercar, is using its increased F1 presence to prepare for WEC.
Max Verstappen Drives New Mustang Dark Horse Variant in Video
The four-time F1 world champion drives the Mustang Dark Horse SC in a new drag race competition put on by Ford and Red Bull.
Honda Base Station Towable Camper Takes the Brand off the Beaten Path
Designed by the same team behind Honda's Motocompacto, the compact camper tips the scales at under 1500 pounds, making it towable by a huge swath of SUVs.
BMW Reveals First Details on the Upcoming Electric M3
The upcoming electric version of BMW's most famous performance sedan will utilize four motors and promises to deliver huge performance.
2026 Shelby Super Snake Overpowers the Mustang GTD for Half the Price
With the help of a supercharged 5.0-liter V-8, Shelby American's modified Mustang GT can go from 480 to 830 horsepower.
Bugatti Partners with Lego Once Again for a New Pair of Models
Lego's 2026 catalog features a Speed Champions version of the Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo and a Technic version of the Chiron Pur Sport.
Italdesign Pens New Honda NSX Based on Second-Gen Cars: Hot or Not?
The Italdesign version is exclusive to the second-gen NSX, though it draws styling inspiration from both iterations of the iconic model.
Our Long-Term Subaru Forester Goes Sightseeing
This paragon of practicality attempts to earn its stripes as a capable road tripper.
2028 Nissan Xterra Is a Brawny Hybrid SUV Worth Waiting For
Everything old is new again, and we once again find ourselves preparing for the arrival of a new Nissan Xterra.